New Poll Shows California Latinos Strongly Support Expansion of Rooftop Solar, Prioritize Increased use of Renewable Energy

Candidates' positions on environment and rooftop solar policies such as net metering key to Latino vote LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new poll commissioned by the William C. Velazquez Institute (WCVI) and supported by Californians Against Utilities Stopping Solar Energy (CAUSE) shows that an overwhelming majority of Latino voters (89%) have a clear preference for solar over other energy sources. Specifically, 80% of Latinos in Southern California believe "state legislators should make it a high priority to increase the amount of rooftop solar energy in California."  Additionally, 70% support California's net energy metering law (NEM) that allows owners of rooftop solar...